After the best performance of his young professional career to date, Dwayne Haskins has been recognized as the NFL Rookie of the Week.
Haskins earns that recognition after completing 19 of 28 passing attempts for 261 yards – his highest total so far – and two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Congrats @dh_simba7 for being voted Pepsi @NFL Rookie of the Week #HTTR pic.twitter.com/n5VgYcpfEh
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 20, 2019
The Redskins lost Sunday's game to the Eagles, 37-27, but it was a big step in the right direction for Haskins, who has now firmly established himself as the Redskins' starting quarterback of the present and future after a rocky start to his rookie season.
With former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer in attendance to support his former quarterback and wide receiver, the highlight of Sunday's game for Haskins came when connected with Terry McLaurin for a 75-yard touchdown.
PURE SPEED.
— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2019
Terry McLaurin goes 75 yards for the @Redskins TD! @TheTerry_25 #HTTR
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McLaurin, also a rookie, was Haskins' leading receiver for the game as a whole with five catches for 130 yards.
